HOW TO GROW LEADERS: THE SEVEN KEY PRINCIPLES OF

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTBY

JOHN ADAIR

A BOOK REPORT BY

DEBRA MAGRO RN, BSNTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ARLINGTON

COLLEGE OF NURSING

In partial fulfillment of the requirements of

N5343 Leadership in Complex Healthcare Systems

Jeanette Crenshaw, DNP, MSN, RN, LCCE, IBCLC, NEA-BC

March 25, 2012

Qualifications of Author

Author of over 30 books on leadership

Named as one of 40 people world wide who have contributed to management development

World’s first Professor in Leadership Studies as the University of Surrey

Helped to found Europe’s first Centre for Leadership Studies at the University of Exeter

Purpose of the Book

Explore the nature of leadership

Outlining the seven principles of how to grow leaders

Help guide your organization through applying the principles

Target Audience

1. Organizations2. Chief Executives3. Team leaders4. Operational

leaders5. Strategic leaders

Objectives of the Book

To explain leadership selection and development

Identify seven key principles of leadership development

Identify how to select, train, & educate leaders

Help leaders grow in their own personal excellence

Help organizations think about & apply these objectives in their organizations

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

Explanation of leadership approaches

Breakdown of the 7 steps of leadership training

Helps educate at right leadership level

Weaknesses Chapter

organization

Examples—too many military

Achievement of Objectives

Objectives were achieved as evidenced by the successes recorded in the examples that were cited in the book. Also, his credentials also evidence the success of his objectives.

Book Recommendation

Great book for corporations who are looking to build succession leadership. Also, this book will help any corporation set up a leadership development education program within the context of their own organization.

References

Adair, J. (2009). How to grow leaders: The seven key principles of effective leadership development. London: Kogan Page.

HANDOUTS

In partial fulfillment of the requirements of

N5343 Leadership in Complex Healthcare Systems

Jeanette Crenshaw, DNP, MSN, RN, LCCE, IBCLC, NEA-BC

March 25, 2012

Types of Leadership

Qualities Approach

Being able to influence people to follow a course of action

The art of directing and controlling people to get the best results from them

The chief distinguishing quality is confidence

Other important qualities Ability to make decisions Energy Humor Sense of Justice Determination Example Physically Fit Pride in Command Loyalty Sense of Duty Calmness in Crisis Initiative Ability to accept responsibility Enthusiasm

Types of Leadership (cont.)

Group or Functional Approach Basic requirement—led should

understand task & trust leader. Group should know how to do what is

expected of them. Needs of the group are interactive

and dynamic. They are to achieve a common task, maintain unity as a team, acknowledge individual needs.

Functions of leadership Planning Initiating Controlling Supporting Informing Evaluating

The Leader is accountable for all needs of the group.

Situational Approach Leadership is a relationship that exist between

people in social situations. Persons who are leaders in one situations may

not necessarily be leaders in other situations

Today’s leadership style is a mixture of all 3 approaches—they cannot be

separated.

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Levels of Leadership

Team Leads 10 to 20 people Has clearly specified tasks

Operational Leads one of the main areas of organization Has more than one team lead under him

Strategic Head of organization with operational leads

under his direction His seven functions are to : provide vision,

strategic thinking and planning, operational/administration, organizational fitness, morale, relating the organization to society, and teaching and leading.

Seven Key Principles

Principle 1: Training for Leadership

Think First

Never give someone the role without training them

Start with a good candidate

Principle 2: Selection

Consider them against such concepts as:

leadership and teamwork

decision-making skills

communication skills

self-management skills

personal qualities

Principle 3: Line Managers as Leadership Mentors

A mentor is a guide, a wise and trusted counselor

This is the apprentice method

Line leaders act as teachers

Principle 4: Chance to LeadThis is the opportunity at hand, a true leader loves a challengeIndividuals & leadership should get together at least once a year to compare notes on career development & promotions

Principle 5: Education for LeadershipHow people learn: teaching, training, education, instructing, tutoring, coaching, and mentoringSociety has some responsibility for growing its leaders.

Principle 6: Strategy for Leadership Development3 Hall marks for development: long-term importance—think ahead multi-componentMust balance the whole and the partsGive as much freedom in decision making to leaders as possible within the constraints of the business

Principle 7: Chief Executive InvolvementAn organization that grows leaders is one where the Chief Executive leads by example—be involved, make appearances

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